Best colleges in Kolkata 2026
12 colleges in Kolkata charge between ₹3,610 and ₹8.73 L in the first year, and Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - [IHM] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Kolkata — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,610 – ₹8.73 L |
| Government / Private | 11 / 1 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 12 |
| Highest package reported | ₹72 L |
| Top rated | Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - [IHM] |
Which college in Kolkata is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 colleges in Kolkata compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHM Kolkata Kolkata | 10 | — | ₹4.87 L | — | Government |
| IIFT Kolkata Kolkata | 10 | — | ₹2.06 L | — | Government |
| Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata Kolkata | 9.9 | — | ₹4.3 L | ₹36 L | Government |
| GCCBA Kolkata Kolkata | 9.8 | — | ₹3,610 | ₹6 L | Government |
| South Calcutta Law College Kolkata Kolkata | 9.8 | — | ₹49,000 | — | Government |
| Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College Rahara Kolkata Kolkata | 9.8 | — | ₹51,000 | — | Government |
| JD Birla Institute Kolkata Kolkata | 9.7 | — | ₹8.48 L | ₹9 L | Government |
| Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital Kolkata Kolkata | 9.7 | — | ₹1.41 L | — | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 12 colleges in Kolkata
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1
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - [IHM]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1963
star 10.0 Fees from ₹4.87 L 6 courses -
2
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade - [IIFT]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 2006
star 10.0 Fees from ₹2.06 L 7 courses -
3
Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management - [GNIHM]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 2005
star 9.9 Fees from ₹4.3 L Highest ₹36 L 8 courses -
4
Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1905
star 9.8 Fees from ₹3,610 Highest ₹6 L 2 courses -
5
South Calcutta Law College
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1970
star 9.8 Fees from ₹49,000 3 courses -
6
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College Rahara - [RKMVCC]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1963
star 9.8 Fees from ₹51,000 3 courses -
7
JD Birla Institute - [JDBI]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1962
star 9.7 Fees from ₹8.48 L Highest ₹9 L 6 courses -
8
Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1920
star 9.7 Fees from ₹1.41 L 2 courses -
9
Lady Brabourne College - [LBC]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1939
star 9.7 Fees from ₹16,000 NIRF #47 9 courses -
10
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management - [IISWBM]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1953
star 9.7 Fees from ₹8.3 L Highest ₹16 L 8 courses -
11
University of Engineering and Management - [UEM]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 2014
star 9.4 Fees from ₹8.73 L Highest ₹72 L 10 courses -
12
Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management - [SBIHM]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Private · est. 1999
Fees from ₹4.22 L 18 courses
Showing 12 of 12. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 12 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kolkata the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,610 to ₹8.73 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 11 of these are government-run and 1 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 1 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Kolkata?
There are 12 colleges listed in Kolkata on this page, of which 11 are government and 1 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Kolkata?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,610 to ₹8.73 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kolkata?
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - [IHM] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Kolkata.
What is the highest package from colleges in Kolkata?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹72 L. Packages vary by course and year.
